Jjukkumi restaurant near Munhak Stadium, Incheon: Boksakkot Pineun Jip

Deeply smoky jjukkumi / a Guwol-dong, Incheon go-to spot

I went to Incheon today and stopped by Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch, famous as a Guwol-dong, Incheon go-to spot for stir-fried jjukkumi (baby octopus). It's close to Munhak Stadium, so it's great to cheer at a game and then fill up on smoky jjukkumi stir-fry afterward. Let's get into today's post.

Where is Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch, and where do you park?

Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch is a jjukkumi stir-fry specialty restaurant on Hoguposaem-ro in Namdong-gu, Incheon. This Incheon favorite has wide open lots for parking right in front of and behind the restaurant, so parking is easy.

Inside and out: terrace and second-floor group seating

This Guwol-dong jjukkumi stir-fry favorite, Boksakkot Pineun Jip, is conveniently located near Wollidan-gil, Incheon Grand Park, and Munhak Stadium, making it a great spot to stop by for a meal.

There's a terrace outside, which works as a waiting area when there's a line, and it also doubles as a nice spot for tea time since they offer free coffee at the end of the meal.

We visited around 7pm on a weekend, and even then, the inside of the restaurant was packed with people eating, including a lot of group guests.

On the first floor, there were floor-seating and table-seating options arranged as 4-person tables, with generous spacing between tables for a comfortable meal.

The second floor also has a spacious hall with plenty of tables, so it looks comfortable enough for groups of 20, 50, or even 80 people.

Baby chairs are available too, so it's easy to visit with kids.

Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch menu and prices

Grilled set menu

• Grilled pork stir-fry ₩14,900
• Grilled jjukkumi stir-fry ₩16,900
• Grilled octopus stir-fry ₩17,900
• Jjuchipa ₩18,900

Menu

• Mushroom bulgogi hot pot ₩18,900
• Octopus and bulgogi ₩18,900
• Sweet BBQ galbi ₩21,900
• Braised short rib Small ₩65,000 / Medium ₩92,000 / Large ₩118,000
• Seafood braised short rib Small ₩75,000 / Medium ₩102,000 / Large ₩128,000

Side menu

• Homemade pork loin cutlet ₩12,000
• Fried king prawns ₩9,000
• Kids' spaghetti ₩9,000
• Homemade wood-fired pizza ₩9,000
• Seasonal salad ₩3,000
• Fries ₩3,000
• Extra cheese ₩3,000
• Signature rice ball ₩3,000
• Udon noodles ₩2,000

We ordered the grilled jjukkumi stir-fry set, which comes with pizza, salad, and mukbap (acorn jelly soup).

Banchan and the self-bar

The basic banchan (side dishes) at this Guwol-dong jjukkumi favorite were mung bean jelly, young radish kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, and seasoned spinach.

Each side dish was well-seasoned and just right, so we kept refilling them at the self-bar corner.

The self-bar was set up neatly too, so it was easy to help ourselves to more.

There was also seaweed soup at the self-bar, and unlimited soda to drink.

The salad that comes with the set

The salad that came with the set had really fresh vegetables, perfect and refreshing to eat before the meal.

Mukbap, chilled acorn jelly soup

The mukbap came out cool and tangy, and I slurped down the whole bowl in no time.

Grilled jjukkumi set: how spicy is level 2?

Here's today's main dish, the grilled jjukkumi stir-fry. The grilled jjukkumi stir-fry comes in 3 spice levels, and the level 2 we ordered is about 1.5 times spicier than Shin Ramyun.

For someone like me who can't handle spice well, it was a bit much! But for my companion, it was just the right level of spicy.

The moment the grilled jjukkumi stir-fry arrived, the smoky flavor really hit.

Lettuce and bean sprouts come in a bowl, and rice is served separately, so you can add it to the bowl and mix it with the jjukkumi stir-fry.

The jjukkumi had a proper smoky flavor and the seasoning matched really well, and especially the springy, chewy texture made every bite so enjoyable.

Gorgonzola pizza with honey

The gorgonzola pizza didn't seem like a frozen pizza — it looked like it was made fresh at the restaurant.

After eating the spicy jjukkumi stir-fry, having gorgonzola pizza dipped in honey tamed the heat and gave a savory-sweet finish — the combination was really good, better than I expected.

At the entrance, they offer drinks after the meal, with everything from coffee to tea available if you ask the staff.

Is Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch worth a visit?

The whole family had a really delicious meal at this Guwol-dong jjukkumi favorite, Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch. Along with the grilled menu items, there's also a good variety of kid-friendly options, so it seems like a place where everyone can have a satisfying meal whether for a family gathering or a group visit.